Turkey vs Paraguay prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 20, 2026
World Cup
In the 2nd round of the Worldup on June 20, 2026, the national teams of Turkey and Paraguay will face off. Another setback would be fatal for both teams after their unsuccessful starts.
Turkey vs Paraguay: Team News and Expert Analysis
After their quarterfinal at the Euros, Turkey objectively couldn’t qualify for the World Cup directly—they shared a qualifying group with Spain. However, in the spring playoffs, they managed to beat both Romania and Kosovo 1-0. They continued their winning streak in friendlies as well, defeating North Macedonia and Venezuela. But it was all for naught, as their World Cup opener against Australia ended in failure: conceding in both halves and failing to respond, they lost 0-2.
Paraguay are finally returning to the tournament. They collected 28 points in qualification, equaling the results of Brazil, Uruguay, and Colombia. In friendlies, wins and losses alternated, but in June they thrashed Nicaragua 4-0. Their opening match was against the USA, where they were completely outplayed, scoring only a consolation goal while conceding four.
Montella’s side averages 2.2 goals scored per game and concedes almost half as many, at 1.3. The South Americans average 1.3 goals both scored and conceded per match.
Previous Meetings: Turkey vs Paraguay
This will be the first ever meeting between these two sides.
Montella’s squad should make the most of this opportunity. The prediction is a Turkish win (odds – 2.0).
Turkey vs Paraguay: Key Statistics and Trends
- Turkey won four matches in a row before their stumble in the opening round
- 40% of Turkey’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 3.5
- Paraguay have won three of their last five matches
- 50% of Paraguay’s matches end with goals from both teams, with an average of 2.6 total goals per match
Turkey vs Paraguay: Probable Starting Lineups
Turkey lines up in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Cakir – Kadioglu, Bardakci, Demiral, Celik – Calhanoglu, Yuksek – Yildiz, Kokcu, Guler – Akturkoglu
Paraguay lines up in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Gil – Junior Alonso, Alderete, Gustavo Gomez, Caceres – Almiron, Bobadilla, Cubas, Diego Gomez – Enciso, Sanabria. Caballero is injured.
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